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Frequently Asked Questions
renewals | licensure
Licensure
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Ohio have a state exam that a candidate must pass for licensure?
No. For a veterinary license, a candidate must pass the North
American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). For a veterinary
technician registration, a candidate must pass the Veterinary
Technician National Examination (VTNE).
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Are foreign veterinary graduates eligible for licensure in Ohio
prior to receiving ECFVG certification?
No. A foreign
graduate must complete steps 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the ECFVG program
to become licensed.
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Can a foreign graduate work as a registered veterinary technician?
No.
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Who do I contact to transfer my national test scores?
The Veterinary
Information Verifying Agency (VIVA): 1-877-698-8482.
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Who can apply for a Veterinary License by Reciprocity?
A candidate
who currently holds a valid unencumbered license in another state.
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What is a Letter of Good Standing?
A letter that
is produced by a State Veterinary Licensing Board stating whether
any disciplinary action was ever taken on your current or expired
veterinary license in that state and the status of that license
(active/expired/suspended/etc.). A letter of good standing is
required from each and every state that you have ever been licensed.
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How can I request a Letter of Good Standing from the Ohio Board?
You will need
to submit a written request for license verification stating your
full name, current address and license #; you will also need to
include the name and address of the State Board where the form
needs to be mailed. This written request can be emailed, faxed
or mailed to the OVMLB. There is no charge from the Ohio Board
for this service.
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How can I request another copy of my license or wall certificate?
You will need
to submit a written document to the OVMLB requesting a duplicate
paper license and/or a duplicate wall certificate. There is no
charge for a duplicate paper license. However, there is a $35.00
fee for a duplicate wall certificate (suitable for framing). Checks
are to be made payable to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing
Board.
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If I get married or divorced and change my name, do I need to request
a new license and purchase a new wall certificate?
You should
notify the OVMLB in writing of your name change and if you would
like an updated license, you can request one with your notification
to the Board. You are not required to purchase a new wall certificate.
However, if you would like a new wall certificate to reflect your
current name, you will need to submit a request in writing to
the OVMLB and include the $35.00 fee, made payable to the Ohio
Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.
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Is a candidate eligible to become a Registered Veterinary Technician
in Ohio by working under a veterinarian for a specific period of
time?
No. To become
a Registered Veterinary Technician, a candidate must have a degree
in Animal Health Technology from and approved accredited school
and meet all requirements by the Ohio Board.
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I have a new address. Can I contact the OVMLB via telephone with
these changes?
No. Address
changes must be in written form. You can email, fax or mail the
information.
Renewals
- How often do licenses or registrations have to be renewed?
On
a biennial basis. Veterinarians must renew by March 1st in even
numbered years. Technicians must renew by March 1st in odd numbered
years.
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What is the grace period for renewal after March 1st?
None.
The license or registration expires on March 1st, practicing after
that expiration constitutes "practicing with an expired license",
which is a violation of Revised Code Section 4741.19.
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Are Continuing Education hours required for a first renewal?
No.
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Do all of the Continuing Education hours have to be in a scientific
seminar setting?
No.
Veterinarians: 10 of the required 30 hours can be unscientific,
autotutorial - journals, videos, computer training, and/or office
management.
Technicians: 4 of the required 10 hours can be unscientific, autotutorial
- journals, videos, computer training, and/or office management.
Credit
is based hour for hour. If a lecture is one hour, it meets the
requirement for one continuing education hour.
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Can an expired license always be brought current by renewal?
No.
Once a license or registration has been expired for four years,
it becomes null and void. A new application would need to be submitted
with all of the required documents and a new license would be
issued.
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